Shooting Researcher, One Show - BBC Studios

BBC Studios' Documentary Unit is seeking a Shooting Researcher to join the team creating current affairs, special projects and arts films for The One Show. This is a full‑time role based in Salford, with an on‑site requirement of two days per week when not filming on location.

The team is looking for somebody with strong self‑shooting skills who works well alongside Producers / Directors filming interviews and GVs on second camera for fast turnaround, short‑form content.

The ideal candidate is happy to work on location across the UK, is an adaptable people person, used to working with contributors and presenters, and has strong technical and editorial understanding to help shape ideas into clear, impactful stories.

You’ll work closely with four Producers/Directors on multiple shoots across the UK, filming second‑camera interviews and GVs (predominantly using Sony FX6 cameras), sourcing and operating kit, and sharing driving duties. You’ll contribute visual flair through GVs, cutaways and occasional sequences, deliver accurate ingest logs for post‑production, and source archive via BBC systems and external suppliers, with a strong understanding of archive clearing and tracking.

• Confident shooting second camera/GVs on Sony FX6s and providing technical support as needed.
• Operate additional kit including GoPros, Osmos, gimbals, lighting and sound.
• Experience filming on location and working confidently with contributors, presenters and reporters.
• Fast‑turnaround short‑form content and an understanding of BBC editorial guidelines.
• Backup rushes, source archive via BBC systems, external suppliers and UGC, and manage release forms on location.
• Confident and experienced driver.

• Experienced working on location and confident engaging contributors from all backgrounds.
• A strong people person, able to put contributors at ease in their homes and on shoots.
• Highly skilled technically, proactive in supporting self‑shooting directors to work efficiently.
• Confident shooting second camera to a broadcast standard suitable for BBC One.
• Comfortable using new and emerging technologies to enhance storytelling.
• A natural problem solver with a practical, solutions‑focused approach.

• Licensed drone operator.